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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.12, 5,740.56 and 2,297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.12, 5,740.56 and 2,297.12 is: 3,169.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.12 : 5,740.56 = 2,297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.12/5,740.56 = 2,297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.12x = 5,740.56 × 2,297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.12x = 13,186,755.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,186,755.19/4,160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.80

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